The Read Aloud Classroom

Join me as I share my favorite picture books that were released in 2023!  All of these books make great read alouds for your elementary classroom.📚 2023 Picture Books:January - The Kindest RedFebruary - Once Upon a BookMarch - When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go LeftApril - Naming CeremonyMay - BigJune - Salat in SecretJuly - A Book for BearAugust - Girls on WheelsSeptember - Something SomedayOctober - Nesting DollsNovember - The Big CheeseNovember - Lila Greer, Teacher of the YearDecember - Mercy Watson is Missing!Get the show notes for My Favorite Picture Books of 2023 Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

It's almost 2024!  Around this time, I like to look into the picture books that will be released in the new year.  Well, I was not disappointed!  I planned to write a post that covered books for all of 2024.  However, I already had a huge list in just the first half of the year!📚 New Picture Books: 2024HomegrownTime to Make ArtThere’s No Place Like Hope The Fish of Small Wishes Escargot & the Search for SpringSeeds of ChangeIt’s Holi!Memory GardenA Rainbow in BrownWhen the Rain Came DownDon’t Wash WinstonLookAll I Need to BeTricky ChopsticksThe Mochi Makers Someone Just Like YouAvocado MagicToo Much: My Great Big Native FamilyOllie, the Acorn, and the Mighty IdeaA Maleta Full of TreasuresSister FriendChurro StandSydney’s Big SpeechReady to SoarThis TableThe Spice Box The Last Stand📝 Show Notes for New Picture Books 2024 Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

These Christmas books for kids are perfect to read aloud in December!The Christmas picture books share the spirit of the holiday and your students will definitely enjoy them.🌟 FREE LESSON📚 CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS:DasherSanta in the CityThe Polar ExpressRed and LuluThe Little ReindeerA Wish to be a Christmas TreeI Got the Christmas SpiritThe Christmas Book Flood🎄 Christmas Picture Books Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

Check out these new picture books released in November 2023!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which November 2023 picture book to read first!🌟 FREE BOOK LIST📚 NOVEMBER PICTURE BOOKS:- Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year- The Big Cheese- What’s in a Dumpling, Grandma?- When I Smile: A Book of Kindness- How to Love a Grandma- Love Comes First📝 New November Books Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

In today's video, we're diving into picture books to teach elementary students about holiday celebrations. Join me as we explore the power of interactive read-aloud lessons to make learning about diverse holidays a memorable and engaging experience. 📚✨✏️ Winter Candle Lesson🌟 Free Lesson: Our Favorite Day of the Year📚 PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT HOLIDAYS:- Red & Green & Blue & White- Our Favorite Day of the Year- Winter Candle- Let’s Celebrate!- Sparkles of Joy- Christmas Tapestry- Come and Join us!📝 Holiday Picture Books Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

In this video, I'm sharing picture books to teach small moments in writing.  We'll be using an interactive read-aloud lesson, a method that never fails to capture students' imaginations.✏️ Last Stop on Market Street Lesson Plan 📚 PICTURE BOOKS TO TEACH SMALL MOMENTS:- Last Stop on Market Street- Owl Moon- The Snowy Day- Fireflies- Blackout- Shortcut- Hike- Jabari Jumps- Freedom Soup📝 Small Moment Picture Books Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

Today, we're diving into the magic of picture books to teach an invaluable lesson—gratitude! In this episode, we'll explore the power of interactive read-aloud lessons and how they can help our students understand and express gratitude in meaningful ways.✏️ Thankful Lesson 📚 Thankful Picture Books 📚ThankfulThe Thank You BookThe Thankful BookThank You, Omu!Bear Says ThanksWe are GratefulThanks a MillionWe Give ThanksGratefulThankful📝 Being Grateful Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

Check out these new picture books released in October 2023!  Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom.  It's hard to choose which October 2023 picture book to read first!📝 FREE Picture Book List📚 New Picture Books 📚What You Need to Be WarmI am Mister RogersBusy Betty and the Circus SurpriseFlat CatLawrence & SophiaSankofaNesting DollsBegin AgainEthan and the StraysFinn’s Little FibsThere Was a Party for LangstonShow Notes:  New October Books 2023 Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

In this episode, we'll explore how to use the magic of picture books to teach friendship skills and create a more inclusive classroom environment. 🌟 Picture books are the perfect tool for teaching social development and empathy to young students.  Learn about picture books that address friendship themes, promote diversity, and engage your students.📝 The Someone New Lesson Plan📚 Picture Books 📚The Someone NewWords to Make a FriendWe Don’t Eat Our ClassmatesYou Will Be My FriendWays to Make FriendsGood Rosie!Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

In this episode, I'll show you how to use picture books to teach your students the art of descriptive writing. Get ready to witness the transformation of your young writers as we embark on an interactive read-aloud adventure!📝 I Need My Monster Lesson Plan📚 Picture Books 📚I Need My MonsterSouthwest SunriseMagnificent Homespun BrownA Gift for AmmaSaturdays & TeacakesFry BreadShow Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.